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  1. Android News

    Samsung stops security updates for 2016 models of Galaxy A3, J1, and J3;...

    Samsung has just made a couple of changes to its Android security updates page, and they're not too pretty. Three devices --- the 2016 versions of the Galaxy A3, J1, and J3 --- have been dropped from security updates altogether, and out of the four new additions, three have been filed under the...
  2. Android News

    December security patch update arrives on Galaxy A3 (2016) and A3 (2017)

    The latest Samsung devices to receive an update are the 2016 and 2017 models of the Galaxy A3. the updates primarily serve to bring the December security patch.
  3. Android News

    Owners of the Galaxy A3 (2016) are claiming to see battery charging issues

    For quite some time now, Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) users have been reporting issues with battery charging. Specifically, they say their device's battery doesn't charge beyond around 85%.
  4. Android News

    Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) starts getting Nougat

    A new update for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) is rolling out, finally bringing Nougat to the device.
  5. Android News

    The Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) receives February security patch in The Netherlands

    The February Android security patch is starting to roll out to owners of the Galaxy A3 (2016) in The Netherlands.
  6. Android News

    Samsung's Galaxy A3 (2016) is getting the November security update in Europe

    If you live in Europe and own the Galaxy A3 (2016), then you can look forward to an OTA update hitting your device soon. The update doesn't come with any new features, but it does include Android's security patches for November.
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    Help 'Service not activated on network' cannot send pics in MMS

    Hi, my phone is a Samsung Galaxy A3. It is fairly new. I tried to send a picture in MMS and it has shown an error message saying 'service not activated on network'. I tried lots of different APN settings which haven't worked. I have credit, and I tried rebooting my phone. Please help.
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    Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 (2016) launch May 5th in the UK

    The 2016 Samsung Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 will both be landing in the UK May 5th. The devices are expected to retail for £269 and £319, respectively, though that information is based on previously leaked retailer listings.